Joyce Kristiansson is an environmental consultant specialing in helping companies improve their performance by reducing their environmental footprint. She enjoys writing about ways to make sustainable living easier. Joyce lives in Houston, Texas along with her husband of almost 25 years, Lars. They enjoy spending time reveling in the wide variety of nature in their backyard and wherever they find it. You can reach the author at joyce@thelaststrawbook.com, through her website, www.thelaststrawbook.com and on the Facebook page “The Last Straw” and associated group of the same name.